Orientation Gathering for

New Research Postgraduate Students

Ruth Wong, Psy.D. Counsellor (Clinical Psychologist)

Welcome to PolyU!

The Office of Counselling & Wellness (OCW)

Psychological Wellness

Physical Wellness

SpiritualWellness

• Proactive and professional counselling• Mental health promotion • Physical education

• Sports development• Sport for all

• Life education

Physical Wellness

• To encourage students to take care of their body for optimal health and functioning

• To maintain a healthy life to get through daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress

Psychological Wellness

• To enhance students’ awareness and acceptance of a wide of range of feelings

• To increase students’ ability to handle negative emotions and cope with stress effectively

Spiritual Wellness

• To facilitate students in the search for meaning and purpose in human existence

• To assist students to develop a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life

OCW Services

• Individual counselling• Groups• Workshops • Trainings• Mass programs on campus

Activities in 19/20

Wellness in Action• Year-round campaign that promotes integration of physical,

spiritual and emotional (psychological) wellness • 2018/19 highlights

– Monthly Signature Programs– EIM on Campus:

Sport-for-all workshops

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Exercise Is Medicine on Campus

• EIM is a world-wide Award Scheme managed by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

• PolyU officially recognized as a Bronze Level Award in 2018• Promote physical activities, and encourage staff and

students to improve their health • Wellness Centre established to coordinate EIM programs

and provide consultation services on how to exercise

Mental Health Caring Project

• To equip students with basic mental health knowledge and helping skills

• To promote mental health on the PolyU campus• 2018/19 highlights

– Mental Health Week– Campus Caring POLYUMHCP

Caring Net• To establish a caring culture and atmosphere on campus• To enhance peer support to students through individual and

faculties caring activities• Programme Highlights

– Crossover Gathering• FENG x SHTM• FB x SD• FHSS x FAST• FH x FCE

– Faculties Caring Actions

Wellness Ally(former Mental Health Ambassador and Wellness Ambassador)

• A group of committed PolyU students aiming at promoting Psychological, Physical & Spiritual Wellness on PolyU campus

• Compulsory Training: Mental Health First Aid training

Wellness Ally(former Mental Health Ambassador and Wellness Ambassador)

• All PolyU full-time students are welcome• Join us in promotion of Wellness!• Registration: https://polyu.hk/JmJWa

Path to self-growth and self-exploration!

• Workshops and groups for all PolyU students• Details & Registration: https://polyu.hk/hJHFI

OCW Counselling Team • Counselling and Mental Health Professionals• Respect Confidentiality• Free of charge• Easily accessible on campus

Procedures for New Students

• Complete a brief registration process upon arrival• Meet with counsellor on-duty for a brief

screening session• May be assigned to a OCW counsellor or referred

to other services for on-going support

Schedule an Appointment

Telephone: 2766-6800

Walk-in: QT308

Email: ocw.sc@polyu.edu.hk

Online: POSS system

PolyU Online Student Services (POSS)

OCW Office Hours

Mon-Fri09:00-19:00

Sat09:00-12:00

Sun & Public HolidayClosed

PolyU-Line (non-office hour counselling hotline): 3161 8123

OCW is here to support you through your journey at PolyU!

Do not hesitate to reach out to us!